Aikikai of Philadelphia Promotional Video

Aikido – The Way of Harmony

The Art of Peace

“The Art of Peace” is a short film produced by Mosaic Theatre Productions and Jere Edmunds that explores the practice of Aikido. Focusing on Aikikai Philadelphia and Henry Smith Shihan (6th dan), the film guides the viewer through a process that illuminates and clarifies how the study of martial arts can benefit anyone’s spiritual and physical health. Ed Shockley, filmmaker and Aikikai instructor, wrote this 25-minute video. It is directed by Larry Motem.